Dam Safety Engineer IV Hydrology and Hydraulics

Dam Safety Engineer IV Hydrology and Hydraulics

Location: Cognitell, 3000 Youngfield St, Lakewood, Colorado, United States of America

Managed Business Solutions is seeking a full‑time dam safety engineer to join our team with the Bureau of Indian Affairs Safety of Dams Program on site in Lakewood, Colorado. The primary focus is hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, with responsibilities across risk analysis, emergency management, dam security, design, construction, environmental compliance, inspections, and maintenance.

US citizenship required.

• Prepare and review technical work products: hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, risk analysis, emergency action plans, early warning systems, dam security, design, construction, inspections, maintenance, and environmental compliance.
• Develop knowledge of Bureau of Indian Affairs workflow and provide technical support to its programs.
• Obtain and interpret elevation model data for modeling inputs.
• Create multidisciplinary technical documents reflecting agency, community, and downstream needs.
• Provide technical guidance in dam safety engineering and emergency management based on BIA and Department of the Interior guidelines.
• Review budgets and develop estimates for design, construction, operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate with other bureaus, federal and non‑federal agencies to advance program goals.
• Assist BIA regional, tribal, and field personnel with technical issues.
• Travel to field locations as required.
• Present findings at governmental conferences, tribal groups, and other organizations.

• Assist BIA Safety of Dam Branch Chief with development, implementation, and oversight of risk analysis and emergency management guidelines.
• Oversee and provide guidance on BIA dam safety program areas.
• Evaluate policy on risk analysis, emergency management, and existing dam evaluation.
• Write justifications and respond to Congressional, OMB, and Department of the Interior inquiries.
• Recommend policy adjustments based on available funds and policy compliance.
• Prepare and revise regulations, delegations of authority, and directives controlling BIA dam safety operations.
• Produce statistical and other reports supporting the program.
• Develop a modern Emergency Action Planning program.
• Manage relationships with BIA employees and Managed Business Solutions staff.
• Write supporting documents and perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling as needed.

• Strong interest and skill in water resources, power generation, or distribution.
• Ability to conceive, plan, and solve problems of significant scope and complexity.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Capability to work independently and within a team.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related ABET‑accredited field; or higher‑level degree in science or management.
• Professional engineering licensure (P.E.) in any state.
• At least 15 years of experience in design, inspection, or analysis of water resources, dam construction, or dam safety.
• Minimum 10 years experience with Federal Dam Safety standards for federally owned or operated dams.
• Experience with Federal Design standards for dams, levees, or associated infrastructure.
• For senior level: at least 3 years leading technical efforts in dam safety, emergency action, or related fields.

• Walk, use hands, reach, balance, stoop, bend, crouch, and talk or hear.
• Lifting up to 60 pounds and standing on uneven terrain for 8–10 hours per day.
• Work in adverse weather conditions in a remote environment.

Sealaska Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Preference may be extended to an enrolled member of a federally recognized Indian tribe.